Established Camping
Camp Tuckabatchee
About
Camp Tuckabatchee is located 90 miles west of Chicago on Route 80 North of Ottawa, Illinois on Route 23. The camp covers 210 acres of wooded hills and valleys with trails running throughout. There are rustic cabins for sleeping in the main camp area. The main lodge features a dining area with a huge stone hearth and a modern kitchen. Volc Lodge provides year-round camping with indoor restrooms, 2 fireplaces, a furnace, and a kitchen. Crooked Leg Creek provides a natural play area and lulls campers to sleep at night.
In addition to our summer youth camp program, the camp is available for use by organizations, clubs, church groups, and private groups.
Camp Tuckabatchee Inc. is a day and resident camp established in 1927. Camp Tuckabatchee is a community of camp professionals and is dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults through the camp experience.
Camp Tuckabatchee provides a safe, secure, environment where each individual can develop an understanding of and an appreciation for nature. We are constantly striving to keep our facilities and programs current while maintaining strong traditional ties to the past.
Camp Tuckabatchee provides an environment free of technology. Campers interact with staff and others and enjoy the opportunity of a break from screen-time.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
Enchanted Wilderness Hidden Gem
Tucked far behind acres and acres of corn and bean fields, you'll access Camp Tuckabatchee, which has been a hidden gem in this area since 1927. While this place is known for its amazing summer youth camps, there are several weekends and longer stays in the shoulder seasons (Spring and Fall) perfect for either cabin or primitive tent camping. This place has a lot of amenities from archery, fishing, hiking, horse-back riding, spelunking and many other diversions. Brace yourself for coming across all sorts of outstanding native animals from the snow-peaked owl and white-tail deer and the many raccoons, squirrels, opossums and hawks. You'll enjoy getting out on all of the sloping and winding trails that surround this great campground. Insider's tip? Hang out at Fox Valley Off Road for some seriously great, well, off-roading. Nearby, there's also Wedron Office for some cold brewskis and amazing hot fried chicken. Still not satisfied? If you have a boat, kayak or canoe, I STRONGLY recommend a dip in the Illinois River, which from here, is just a short 15-20 minute drive.
Happy Camping!
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Location
Camp Tuckabatchee is located in Illinois
Directions
1973 N 35th Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350
Coordinates
41.441671923165956 N
88.78268885780545 W